by Stacey Utley | Feb 16, 2019 | Exercise, Nutrition, Stacey Utley
I have this idea in my head of how things are supposed to be. How I am supposed to be. I have come to the conclusion that my ideas may not be realistic. I am always striving for perfection in my life, striving for that “perfect” body, for those “perfect” eating...
by Stacey Utley | Jan 11, 2019 | Nutrition, Stacey Utley
It’s that crazy time of year again. New Year’s resolutions are in full force. I have heard several people over the last few days say they want to lose a certain number of pounds by Valentine’s Day. Today the number was 30. THIRTY POUNDS? By Valentine’s Day? That is...
by Stacey Utley | Dec 31, 2018 | Exercise, Nutrition, Stacey Utley
Bill Phillips was spot on when he made that statement several years ago. More than half of American adults today are overweight or outright obese. I get that people use food as a drug. It makes you feel good. It numbs whatever “it” is. It is a sense of control, in a...
by Stacey Utley | Dec 29, 2018 | Exercise, Nutrition, Stacey Utley
We’ve all been approached by a friend, a family member, or even a stranger at the supermarket wanting to share the newest and greatest lotion, potion, or pill that will cure whatever is ailing us. I would dare say that weight-loss products are the number one top...
by Stacey Utley | Jan 13, 2018 | Exercise, Stacey Utley
DO’S Be aware the area you worked out will be sore for a couple of days. This occurs for the first few weeks but diminishes after that. Hang in there, it gets better. Always warm up properly, do at least 5 to 10 minutes of cardiovascular exercise prior to exercising,...
by Stacey Utley | Jan 13, 2018 | Exercise, Stacey Utley
Keep A Training Journal
Detail and record your workout routines and poundages. Each week refer to them and select a few lifts on which to increase the weight. A log will provide a good indication of your training progress and of which exercises are working for you....
